#C0B4B2 color
The hex color #C0B4B2 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 70.6% green and 69.8% blue (192, 180, 178).
Its hue angle is 9°, with 10% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 7% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Nebulous (#C4B9B8), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.41:1).
#C0B4B2 color codes
| HEX | #C0B4B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 180, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 70.6%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(9, 10%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(9, 7%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 7%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.23, 3.91, 2.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.23, 4.66, 33.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.094, 47.064, 48.767) | |
| Decimal | 12629170 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0B4B2, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C0B4B2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0B4B2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C0B4B2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b5b2Protanopia
no red cones#b9b7b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3b3b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0b4b2; }
.text { color: #c0b4b2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0b4b2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 180 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0b4b2, #c0bbb2); }
Similar colors
#c4b9b8Nebulous#b5acabRose Ashes#baaea8Taupedo#c1b7b0Sand Ripples#bfb3abHipster Hippo#baaaaaGray Sheep#b9b4b1Gray Marble#cab5b2Cold Turkey
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #C0B4B2?
- #C0B4B2 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Nebulous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0B4B2?
- The RGB value is 192, 180, 178: 192 red, 180 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0B4B2?
- The complementary color is #B2BEC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0B4B2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.41:1 and white text 2.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.